An Okmulgeee man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison in a child sex abuse case. The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced Monday that Mandrell Ray Roberts...

Two men are in the Okmulgee County Jail following their arrest July 5 on drug charges. Henryetta Police Department (HPD) reported two officers made contact with the two men on Sunday. A field intervie...

A Vian man, Billy Rowell, led Henryetta Police Department (HPD) officers on a chase across Okmulgee County on Monday morning around 4 a.m. According to police records, officers attempted to make a tra...

Administrators at Henryetta Public Schools announced on July 1 that the Henryetta High School (HHS) Class of 2020 Graduation is still planned to be held on Saturday, July 11 at 8 p.m. at Cameron Field...

First Family Federal Credit Union (FFFCU) announced that starting July 7, all lobbies will be closed until further notice. The credit union is keeping the safety and health of members, their families ...

Families have been trying to cool off and have fun this summer at the Splash Pad at McCutcheon Park in Henryetta. One Henryetta toddler (above, front) was very excited to enjoy the day at the park. PH...

The Oklahoma heat can be brutal – deadly, even. Now that temperatures are really heating up, it is important to know how to keep cool. High temperatures kill hundreds of people across the country ever...

Henryetta Church of the Nazarene will host Water Bomb Wednesday on July 8 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. “Grab your water balloons and water guns and join us! This is your chance to come soak the church ...

Through numerous accounts, one thread of Kickapoo history remains: forced movement. It was something the tribe experienced so frequently, and in such a manner, that their origin cannot be connected to...

Hey everyone! So, just like Mother’s Day, the month of June we celebrated our fathers and all they do for us and our family. Again, I’ve interviewed a few friends to talk about all that their dad has ...

Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) expressed its gratitude to state voters for the passage of State Question 802, the proposal to expand Medicaid in the state. The question passed with just ...

Mike Strain, managing editor of the Tulsa World, is the new president of the Oklahoma Press Association. Strain was elected on June 18 at the annual business meeting held at the OPA office in Oklahoma...

Nova Lee, the great granddaughter of Vickie Lynn Miller-Likowski, would like to wish America a “Happy 4th of July.” COURTESY PHOTO FREE-LANCE

Henryetta Public Schools administration announced on June 30 that the Junior and Senior Prom that was scheduled for Friday, July 10 has been cancelled. Administrators said the decision was made based ...

A runoff election will be held for the seat of Okmulgee County Commissioner for District 2 (Democrat) as it was a close race during the June 30 Primary Election. Unofficial results reported by the Okl...

Most of Tuesday’s agenda for the Okmulgee County Commissioners dealt with closing out the fiscal year in preparation for the new one which begins today. One of the items up for renewal was the Propert...

No matter where in the state a call comes in from, rescue vehicles “Eagle 1” and “Eagle 2” will rush out to save a life. Because to the Iowa Nation, eagle lives are precious. Abraham Lincoln has been ...

Tulledega AF & AM Masonic Lodge’s annual Fish Fry Fundraiser is a little over a week away. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, July 11 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Everyone is invited to enjoy fish ...

An overwhelming show of support and appreciation was shown to long-time Graham-Dustin Public Schools staff member Wanda Mankin during her retirement parade on Saturday at the Graham campus. Mankin is ...

Wilson FFA Chapter published their Virtual Awards Program on Facebook earlier this week. Awards were presented as follows: TOP MEAT SALES Fall 2019 Blue & Gold – Jessica Otto; Spring 2020 Blue & Gold ...